From Grandma's Kitchen
Before miniature candy bars became popular, what homemade Halloween treat was made by boiling sugar, corn syrup, and butter, then coating freshly popped kernels?
Popcorn balls
Which judge of Israel was left-handed and killed King Eglon of Moab with a concealed sword?
Ehud (Judges 3)
During October 1962, the United States and Soviet Union came dangerously close to nuclear war during what 13-day confrontation?
Cuban Missile Crisis
On October 1, 1971, what Florida amusement park opened its gates to the public, eventually becoming one of the world's most visited vacation destinations?
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
I am a masked killer who escaped from a psychiatric hospital and returned to Haddonfield in a 1978 horror classic. Who am I?
Michael Myers
What traditional fall dessert is made by slowly cooking apples, sugar, and spices until the mixture becomes thick, dark brown, and spreadable?
Apple butter
What woman killed the Canaanite commander Sisera by driving a tent peg through his head?
Jael (Judges 4)
On October 19, 1781, British General Cornwallis surrendered his army at what Virginia town, marking a decisive victory in the American Revolution?
Yorktown
On October 1, 1982, Sony released the first commercially available player for what digital music format?
Compact disc (CD)
I am a comical but frightening-looking member of a mysterious television family. I have long hair covering my entire body, wear a bowler hat, and speak in gibberish. Who am I?
Cousin Itt (The Addams Family)
What traditional Appalachian preserve is made from wild grapes known for their thick skins and musky flavor?
Muscadine jelly
What prophet was instructed by God to marry Gomer as a symbolic representation of Israel's unfaithfulness?
Hosea (Hosea 1)
In October 1944, American and Japanese naval forces fought one of the largest naval battles in history near which Philippine gulf?
Leyte Gulf
On October 14, 1947, what American pilot became the first person confirmed to break the sound barrier in level flight?
Chuck Yeager
I am a ghost with a striped suit and wild hair. Say my name three times, and I may appear. Who am I?
Beetlejuice
What traditional Southern dessert is made with a custard filling containing cornmeal, sugar, butter, eggs, and often vinegar or lemon juice?
Chess pie
Which king of Judah was struck with leprosy after attempting to burn incense in the temple?
Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26)
In October 1993, American soldiers fought a deadly urban battle in Mogadishu, later depicted in what 2001 war film?
Black Hawk Down
On October 29, 1969, the first message was transmitted over ARPANET. What two letters were successfully sent before the system crashed?
LO (the beginning of LOGIN)
I am a horror movie villain who wears a glove with razor-sharp blades and attacks teenagers in their dreams. Who am I?
Freddy Krueger
What homemade candy, sometimes wrapped in wax paper for trick-or-treaters, was made by boiling sugar, corn syrup, and peanuts until brittle, then adding baking soda to make it light and crisp?
Peanut brittle
In the book of Acts, what young man fell from a third-story window after falling asleep during Paul's preaching?
Eutychus (Acts 20)
On October 14, 1943, approximately 229 American B-17 bombers were dispatched on a devastating bombing mission against what German industrial city, famous for its ball-bearing factories?
Schweinfurt
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world's first artificial satellite. What was its name?
Sputnik 1
I am a British actor who played Dracula in a series of Hammer horror films, beginning in 1958. I later appeared in Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. Who am I?
Christopher Lee